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Kratom Product Liability Lawsuits
Kratom is sold as a natural herbal remedy but in reality, it is a dangerous drug that can lead to death. It is widely available across the U.S. and only a handful of states have outlawed the substance. Two recent wrongful death lawsuits were filed against kratom manufacturers and suppliers. Both of these cases… Read More »
Goodyear, FedEx Face Lawsuit Over Faulty Tires After Deadly Crash
An Alabama woman has launched a lawsuit against Goodyear and FedEx after a tire blowout accident claimed the life of her husband. According to the wrongful death lawsuit, FedEx employed faulty retread tires that resulted in a FedEx truck blocking traffic. Her husband then slammed into the back of the FedEx truck. The lawsuit,… Read More »
Wrongful Death Filed Over Contaminated Eye Drops
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Amazon and the manufacturer of EzriCare eye drops after one of their customers became infected with a treatment-resistant bacterial infection known as pseudomonas aeruginosa. The infection led to the death of a customer and the family has filed a lawsuit claiming that both Amazon and the… Read More »
Los Angeles Ordered To Pay $38 Million In Electrocution Accident Lawsuit
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) recently agreed to pay $38 million to the family of a father and daughter who were killed in an electrocution accident. LADWP admitted that serious failures contributed to the danger posed to the public after the two were killed by a downed power line. The… Read More »
When Can You Sue A Hotel For Negligence?
Hotels can be sued for negligence when a guest is injured in Florida. There are numerous scenarios in which a hotel can be sued. Hotels incur liability when they fail to keep their premises safe for guests. Scenarios in which hotels can be sued include the following: Slip and fall accidents – Hotels can… Read More »
Lawsuit Against Sig Sauer Claims Gun Fired While Holstered
A defective product liability lawsuit has been filed against Sig Sauer over the P320 model. An on-duty police officer claims that the gun fired while it was still in its holster. He has since filed a lawsuit against the company claiming that he suffered catastrophic injuries as a result of the accident. He is… Read More »
Defective Airbag Lawsuits In Florida
Recently, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a recall for over 52 million airbag systems installed in cars across the United States. These airbags are believed to have defective inflators that can explode in the faces of drivers when they deploy. Following an 8-year investigation into the airbags, the NHTSA declared that… Read More »
Can Amazon Be Held Liable For Defective Third-Party Products?
Amazon is now one of the largest vendors in the world. It is home to more than 350 million individual products. What happens when someone is injured or killed due to a defective product sold over Amazon’s website? Can Amazon be held liable for these injuries? Initially, Amazon had argued that it was not… Read More »
Firefighting Foam The Subject Of A Class-Action Lawsuit
Dupont is among the named defendants in a lawsuit filed concerning the toxic nature of foam used to fight fires. The city of Stuart, Florida is the venue for the first of three bellwether trials set to commence over whether or not PFAS found in firefighting foam contaminated water supplies. The foam is believed… Read More »
Family Sues After Disabled Woman Falls On Disney Jungle Cruise Excursion
The family of a disabled woman has filed a lawsuit against Disney which has now been converted into a wrongful death claim. According to the lawsuit, the woman was attempting to board a Jungle Cruise Line attraction. The woman allegedly broke her femur in an attempt to board the attraction and 5 months later,… Read More »
